2025 Economic Development Summit
September 12 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
2025 Economic Development Summit
Arts, Entertainment & Athletics | Hosted by CIED Santa Fe College
CIED Santa Fe College Blount Hall – Gainesville, FL
September 12, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Registration: $249 (Lunch Included)
➤Are you ready to explore how arts, entertainment, and athletics can fuel economic growth and community revitalization?
➤ Join us for the 2025 Economic Development Summit, hosted by CIED Santa Fe College, where visionaries, community leaders, and entrepreneurs will gather to shape the future of our region.
What to Expect:
- Engaging panel discussions and workshops on the economic impact of themed tours and entertainment-driven development.
- Actionable insights for leveraging local talent, history, and creativity to boost tourism and economic opportunity.
- Strategic networking with industry professionals, economic developers, city leaders, artists, and business owners.
Special Celebrity Guests:
- Kevin Kedgley – Actor from Netflix’s Stranger Things
- Wendy Feliciano – Renowned prop designer and costumer….
They’ll share how themed entertainment tours are revitalizing small towns across America — and how your community can do the same.
Working alongside local entrepreneur James Coats, who will serve as Moderator & Facilitator, Kevin and Wendy will help attendees identify local assets — historic events, famous figures, or unique creative talents — and explore how to turn them into economic engines through themed experiences.
Purpose of the Summit:
To bring together economic development professionals from across the region to discuss strategic initiatives that impact our communities and promote sustainable, long-term growth.
Reserve your seat today: https://www.sfcollege.edu/econsummit
For more details, contact:
Santa Fe College Economic Development Team
Kenny Hedlund
[email protected]
352-395-5856